# Income Restricted New Apartments Houston | New Houston Apartment Team

> New buildings where all or some units are income-restricted, with TDHCA 2026 limits, sourced labels, and pending items marked. Pre-check before any fee.

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# New Income-Restricted Apartments in the Houston Metro, Labeled and Sourced

Last updated: October 25, 2026

You may qualify for a new income-restricted unit and want to check before paying a fee. In Harris County, 60% AMI for 2 persons is $49,920 (TDHCA 2026).

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Why it goes wrong

## Why income-restricted searches go sideways

The rules are clear on paper. They're harder to find for a specific new building.

### Labels missing or out of date

Many listings don't say a unit is restricted. We label every building with a source and date, and mark pending ones.

### Fees before eligibility

Paying an application fee before checking household income limits wastes money. We pre-check first.

### Two different income tests

Restricted units have a maximum household income and often a minimum income test too. Both apply.

## What are income-restricted new apartments?

Some new buildings set a maximum household income for some or all units. Most use the federal **LIHTC** program, run in Texas by the **TDHCA**. Others come from local partnerships like a **Public Facility Corporation (PFC)** or a **Housing Finance Corporation (HFC)**.

Income limits are set as a share of **Area Median Income (AMI)**. In Harris County, 60% AMI for a 2-person household is $49,920 (TDHCA 2026). The 60% maximum rent is $1,170 for a one-bedroom and $1,404 for a two-bedroom.

We label every restricted building with a source and a date. Labels are factual and filterable. We never push or hide a building based on who can rent there.

## Which new buildings carry income labels?

As of Oct 25, 2026, these tracked new builds set income limits on every unit:

-   The Pointe at Bayou Bend
-   Summit at Renaissance Park
-   Oakwood Trails (also 62+)
-   Park Boulevard Lofts
-   Tapestry Orem (TDHCA lists it as Landing at Orem)

These are marked **\[confirm\]** while we verify the program: The Aurea (income-based, program unnamed), One Town Park, Memorial at Six and Vista Williams Ranch (some units).

Some market-rate buildings also hold **income-restricted units in market-rate buildings**, sometimes called **mixed-income apartments**. Their cards show both labels.

> **Why restricted buildings don’t set area prices**
> 
> In our area tables, restricted buildings never set the from price cell. Their rents follow program limits, not the market, so including them would make an area look cheaper than it is for most renters.

## How do income limits and rent limits work?

Two numbers matter.

1.  **The income limit.** Your total household income has to be at or below the program’s AMI percentage for your household size. Common tiers are **30% AMI**, **50% AMI**, 60% AMI and **80% AMI**.
2.  **The rent limit.** The unit’s rent is capped by bedroom count at that tier.

Many restricted buildings also apply a minimum income test, often a multiple of the rent. So you can be over the maximum or under the minimum. We check both before you pay a fee.

Rent limits differ from **Fair Market Rent (FMR)**, which HUD uses for vouchers. For FY2027, the Houston 1BR FMR is $1,261, and **Small Area FMR** values are used in this market.

## Do new buildings accept housing vouchers?

PFC and HFC buildings must accept a **Housing Choice Voucher** under **HB 2071** and HB 21 (**Texas Local Government Code §394.9026**). Cities can’t require voucher acceptance otherwise (§250.007), so other buildings may choose. The **Houston Housing Authority** halted new PFC deals in April 2025.

We note voucher acceptance on cards where the community confirms it. Payment standards change, so we mark them \[verify\] until we confirm the current figure.

## What does applying look like?

Restricted units need **income certification**. You’ll share proof of all household income, assets and IDs. The timeline varies by community, and some keep a waitlist.

We share each community’s document list and timeline up front. Then we pre-check your household size and income against the limit, so you only apply where you qualify.

## How do I get a pre-check?

Send us your move date, household size, size of unit and budget. We’ll check the labels and limits for each building and reply the same day during hours. It’s free to you, and your rent is the same either way.

How it works

## How we help with income-restricted

Same-day confirmations during hours. When something goes wrong, we write to the community and report back.

1.  1
    
    ### Tell us your household size
    
    We use household size and income to check the AMI limit for each building.
    
2.  2
    
    ### We check the labels
    
    Each building's program, source and date, plus any pending items.
    
3.  3
    
    ### We pre-check before any fee
    
    Income limits, minimum income rules and documents, before you apply.
    
4.  4
    
    ### We help with certification
    
    We share the document list and timeline each community uses.
    

## Want the whole bill for income-restricted before you tour?

It's free to you. Communities pay the brokerage, and your rent is the same either way. If we can't confirm a price, we'll say so.

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Why renters use us

## Why use New Houston Apartment Team for income-restricted?

### Factual labels

Sourced, dated, filterable, never pushed or hidden.

### Kept out of market-rate math

Restricted buildings don't skew area medians or set a from price.

### Pending items marked

Labels we're still confirming say so.

### Pre-check first

We check eligibility before you pay any fee.

On the ground

## What we check on a tour

Illustrative scenes of the things we look at in person. Property pages use our own dated photos; renderings are labeled.

 

Learn

## Guides for income-restricted

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Explainer

### Applying for an Income-Restricted Unit: Documents and Steps

Income certification documents, household size, timeline, and a pre-check before any fee for new income-restricted units around Houston.

[Applying for an Income-Restricted Unit: Documents and Steps →](/guides/applying-for-an-income-restricted-unit/)

Explainer

### Housing Vouchers at New Houston Buildings: PFC and HFC Rules

PFC and HFC buildings must accept vouchers (HB 2071; HB 21, §394.9026); cities can't require it otherwise (§250.007). Where that applies.

[Housing Vouchers at New Houston Buildings: PFC and HFC Rules →](/guides/housing-vouchers-pfc-hfc-buildings/)

Explainer

### Houston Income Limits for New Income-Restricted Apartments (TDHCA 2026)

In Harris County, 60% AMI for 2 persons is $49,920; 60% max rent is $1,170 for 1BR and $1,404 for 2BR (TDHCA 2026).

[Houston Income Limits for New Income-Restricted Apartments (TDHCA 2026) →](/guides/houston-income-limits-tdhca-2026/)

FAQ

## Income-Restricted questions

Which new Houston buildings are fully income-restricted?

The Pointe at Bayou Bend, Summit at Renaissance Park, Oakwood Trails, Park Boulevard Lofts and Tapestry Orem (TDHCA lists it as Landing at Orem), as of Oct 25, 2026. Each label shows its source and date.

What is 60% AMI in Harris County for 2 people?

$49,920 (TDHCA 2026). The 60% maximum rent is $1,170 for a one-bedroom and $1,404 for a two-bedroom.

Will the community check my income against base rent or the special price?

It depends on the community, so we pre-check before you pay any fee. Some use base rent, some use effective rent, and income-restricted units also have household limits.

Do new buildings have to accept housing vouchers?

PFC and HFC buildings must accept vouchers under HB 2071 and HB 21 (§394.9026). Cities can't require it otherwise (§250.007), so other buildings may choose.

What does a pending label mean?

It means a source suggests restricted units, but we haven't confirmed the program yet. The Aurea, One Town Park, Memorial at Six and Vista Williams Ranch are marked \[confirm\] as of Oct 25, 2026.

Do you push renters toward restricted buildings?

No. Labels are factual and filterable. We never push or hide a building based on who can rent there.

Can you guarantee a price or approval?

No. The community sets both, and we confirm them before you sign.

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